Maternal deaths by income group in Lithuania
Lithuania: Maternal deaths by income group was 2.34 in 2020. ◆ Volatile
Latest (2020)
2.34
Change on year
up 13.5%
World rank
167th
of 185 countries
All-time high
19.57
in 1986
All-time low
2.06
in 2019
Years of data
36
1985–2020
Maternal deaths by income group in Lithuania, 1985–2020
Source: Our World in Data.
Analysis
In 2020, maternal deaths by income group in Lithuania stood at 2.34.
That represents a change of up 13.5% on the previous year and down 22.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, maternal deaths by income group in Lithuania peaked at 19.57 in 1986 and was at its lowest, 2.06, in 2019.
Lithuania ranks 167th of 185 countries on this measure, in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Maternal deaths by income group in Lithuania, year by year
| Year | Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 | 18.98 | — |
| 1986 | 19.57 | +3.1% |
| 1987 | 19.29 | -1.4% |
| 1988 | 16.45 | -14.7% |
| 1989 | 15.54 | -5.5% |
| 1990 | 15.36 | -1.2% |
| 1991 | 14.66 | -4.6% |
| 1992 | 13.97 | -4.7% |
| 1993 | 12.93 | -7.5% |
| 1994 | 12.51 | -3.3% |
| 1995 | 11.91 | -4.8% |
| 1996 | 8.91 | -25.2% |
| 1997 | 8.18 | -8.2% |
| 1998 | 7.74 | -5.3% |
| 1999 | 6.98 | -9.9% |
| 2000 | 6.32 | -9.5% |
| 2001 | 5.99 | -5.2% |
| 2002 | 4.45 | -25.7% |
| 2003 | 4.03 | -9.5% |
| 2004 | 3.73 | -7.4% |
| 2005 | 3.53 | -5.5% |
| 2006 | 4.17 | +18.2% |
| 2007 | 3.83 | -8.1% |
| 2008 | 3.55 | -7.3% |
| 2009 | 3.18 | -10.5% |
| 2010 | 3 | -5.5% |
| 2011 | 2.74 | -8.7% |
| 2012 | 2.57 | -6.1% |
| 2013 | 2.46 | -4.5% |
| 2014 | 2.7 | +9.8% |
| 2015 | 2.69 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 2.52 | -6.3% |
| 2017 | 2.41 | -4.5% |
| 2018 | 2.28 | -5.6% |
| 2019 | 2.06 | -9.5% |
| 2020 | 2.34 | +13.5% |
Lithuania compared with similar countries
- Lithuania's 2.34 is below the median for high income countries, which is 5.26, 44% of the median. (58 countries reporting)
- Lithuania's 2.34 is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 6.31, 37% of the median. (48 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 17.97 | 15.54 | 19.57 | 5 |
| 1990s | 11.31 | 6.98 | 15.36 | 10 |
| 2000s | 4.28 | 3.18 | 6.32 | 10 |
| 2010s | 2.54 | 2.06 | 3 | 10 |
| 2020s | 2.34 | 2.34 | 2.34 | 1 |
Countries ranked near Lithuania
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Frequently asked questions
- What is maternal deaths by income group in Lithuania?
- Maternal deaths by income group in Lithuania was 2.34 in 2020, according to Our World in Data.
- What is the highest maternal deaths by income group recorded in Lithuania?
- The highest recorded value was 19.57 in 1986.
- What is the lowest maternal deaths by income group recorded in Lithuania?
- The lowest recorded value was 2.06 in 2019.
- How does Lithuania rank for maternal deaths by income group?
- Lithuania ranks 167th out of 185 countries with data for 2020.
- Is maternal deaths by income group rising or falling in Lithuania?
- Over the last ten years it is down 22.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Lithuania data come from?
- The figures come from Our World in Data, published as part of Maternal deaths by income group. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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